. The Union army; a history of military affairs in the loyal states, 1861-65 -- records of the regiments in the Union army -- cyclopedia of battles -- memoirs of commanders and soldiers . DANIEL E. SICKLES Daniel E. Sickles was born in the city of NewYork Oct. 20, 1825, his parents being George G. and Susan(Marsh) Sickles. He was educated in the University of NewYorkj after which he learned the printers trade and followedthat occupation for a few years. He then took up the study oflaw, was admitted to the bar in 1846, and began the practice ofhis profession in his native city. He soo
. The Union army; a history of military affairs in the loyal states, 1861-65 -- records of the regiments in the Union army -- cyclopedia of battles -- memoirs of commanders and soldiers . DANIEL E. SICKLES Daniel E. Sickles was born in the city of NewYork Oct. 20, 1825, his parents being George G. and Susan(Marsh) Sickles. He was educated in the University of NewYorkj after which he learned the printers trade and followedthat occupation for a few years. He then took up the study oflaw, was admitted to the bar in 1846, and began the practice ofhis profession in his native city. He soon became active in pol-itics and held a prominent place in the councils of TammanyHall. In 1857 he was elected to the legislature and about thesame time was commissioned major of the 12th regiment,N. G. S. N. Y. In 1853 he was made attorney for the city, butresigned to become secretary of the legation in London, In1855 he returned to New York; was elected to the state senatein 1856, and to Congress in 1857. When the Civil war brokeout he raised the Excelsior brigade, which in the Peninsularcampaign of 1862 was the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 3d armycorps, and distinguished itself a
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